Carmo Population 2026
Carmo has a population of 17,740, making it the #1958 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. It is about 699× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,740
Rank in Brazil
#1958
Coordinates
21.93°S, 42.61°W
~354 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
884 km
549 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio de Janeiro
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 6,747,815 | #2 |
| Nova Iguaçu | 823,302 | #20 |
| Duque de Caxias | 818,329 | #21 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 511,168 | #40 |
| São João de Meriti | 466,536 | #45 |
| Belford Roxo | 466,096 | #46 |
| Niterói | 456,456 | #48 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
Cities near Carmo
- Além Paraíba30,717 people · ~11 km away
- Sumidouro15,690 people · ~15 km away
- Cantagalo19,996 people · ~25 km away
- Cordeiro21,444 people · ~28 km away
- Bom Jardim29,736 people · ~31 km away
- Sapucaia18,289 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carmo?
Carmo has a population of 17,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1958 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carmo in?
Carmo is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Carmo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 884 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.